Glycerol Afom Adults 6.75g Rectal Solution 6 Single-Dose Containers with Chamomile and Mallow

Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution is a laxative indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. The formulation contains chamomile and mallow extracts , known for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce irritation of the rectal mucosa during use.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers - What is the active ingredient of Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers?

Glycerol Afom early childhood 2.25 g rectal solution - 6 single-dose containers with chamomile and mallow. Each single-dose container contains: active ingredients: glycerol 2.25 g. Glycerol Afom children 4.5 g rectal solution - 6 single-dose containers with chamomile and mallow. Each single-dose container contains: active ingredients: glycerol 4.5 g. Glycerol Afom adults 6.75 g rectal solution - 6 single-dose containers with chamomile and mallow. Each single-dose container contains: active ingredients: glycerol 6.75 g. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

EXCIPIENTS

Composition of Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers - What does Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers contain?

Chamomile fluid extract, mallow fluid extract, potato starch, purified water.

DIRECTIONS

Therapeutic indications - Why is Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers used? What is it for?

Short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS

When should Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers not be used?

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1; acute abdominal pain or pain of unknown origin; nausea or vomiting; intestinal obstruction or stenosis; rectal bleeding of unknown origin; acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding; severe state of dehydration.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers - How do you take Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers?

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation. It is advisable to initially use the minimum doses provided. Adults and adolescents (12-18 years): 1 single-dose adult container of 6.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 6-11 years: 1 single-dose children's container of 4.5 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 2-6 years: 1 single-dose early childhood container of 2.75 g as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Instructions for use: remove the cap of the single-dose container; it may be useful to lubricate the cannula with a drop of the solution itself, before inserting it into the rectum and pressing the bellows. Extract the cannula while holding down the bellows. Each container must be used for a single administration; any residual medicine must be discarded. In children under twelve years of age, the medicine may be used only after consulting a doctor. Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days (see section 4.4). A diet rich in liquids promotes the effect of the medicine.

CONSERVATION

How is Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers stored?

Store in the original package to protect from moisture and away from direct sources of heat.

WARNINGS

About Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers it is important to know that:

Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of drugs and monitoring during therapy. It is also advisable for elderly subjects or those in poor health to consult their doctor before using the medicine. The abuse of laxatives can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutritional factors. In the most serious cases of abuse, dehydration or hypokalemia may occur, which can cause cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of simultaneous treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids. The abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony). In episodes of constipation, it is recommended first of all to correct eating habits by integrating the daily diet with an adequate intake of fiber and water. When using laxatives, it is advisable to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water or other liquids per day, in order to promote the softening of the stool.

INTERACTIONS

Which medicines or foods can modify the effect of Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers?

No specific interaction studies have been performed.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers can cause side effects - What are the side effects of Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers?

The following are the undesirable effects of glycerol organised according to the MedDRA system organ classification. There are insufficient data to establish the frequency of the individual effects listed. Gastrointestinal disorders: isolated cramping pain or abdominal colic and diarrhoea, with loss of fluids and electrolytes, more frequent in cases of severe constipation, as well as irritation at the rectal level. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions that occur after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system at https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse .

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Glicerolo Afom Adulti 6.75 g Rectal Solution 6 Containers

There have been no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of the medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Although there are no obvious contraindications to the use of the medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is recommended to take the medicine only when necessary and under medical supervision.